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Are We Supposed To Be Shocked That Women Look In The Mirror 8 Times A Day?
Women check their appearance in the mirror an average of eight times a day, according to a new survey that is apparently meant to be shocking. And it’s not just traditional mirrors: We use other people’s glasses, shop windows, the side mirrors on cars, and smart-phone screens to get the job done. Our confidence varies by mirror, too: 5% of women said they look their worst in the bathroom at work. Is all this mirror-glancing a sign of runaway vanity, or just confirmation that appearance matters, especially during the workday? More »
A Drug User’s Take On The Cat Marnell, Glamorous, Drug-Addicted Writer Thing
I don’t think it’s a big secret around here that I like to indulge in the occasional mind-altering substance. So when I saw the editors debating about xojane writer Cat Marnell and how responsible/irresponsible it is for Jane Pratt to make money off of Cat’s constant updates on her drug problem, I felt compelled to weigh in. More »
Here Are A Bunch Of Supermodels Without Makeup
I know that this is the kind of thing you can regularly see in US Weekly, but I challenge you to look me in the eye and tell me that you’re tired of it. More »
Tattoos For The Very Anxious
This is probably the only time I’m going to say this, because the Grey Lady is not known for being hilarious, but wow, The New York Times really nails it with their “tattoos for the terrified.” More »
Samantha Brick: ‘I’m Not Saying That I Am Attractive’
After the intense backlash over her original article where she boasts about how good looking she is and how so many women are jealous of her, Samantha Brick sang a different tune on the Today show this morning. More »
Introducing A Shower For Lazy People
For some, showering can be a real bitch. For one, you have to remove yourself from the couch and head to the bathroom. It’s exhausting just to think about, right? More »
How To Look Hot – Even When You’re Sick
You want to know what sucks? Puking. Seriously, the word itself is vile. There’s nothing even remotely attractive about getting sick to your stomach. And normally, you stay pretty unappealing for roughly three days afterwards, though I guess it depends on just how sick you were. Unfortunately, we don’t always have all the recuperation time we need. That’s when it’s important to think back to your sorority days and just how those lady lushes managed to look attractive even after a week-long bender. Better take notes. More »
Gallery: The Seven Kinds Of Self-Portraits Posted By Bloggers
Earlier today, Jennifer posted a gallery of your beautiful, cowardly faces, and I found it delightful. It was fun to see what some of our readers look like, and also to poke holes in the idea that going barefaced (something a lot of people do all the time, anyway) is enough to earn the stamp of “bravery.” But that’s not the only idea that deserves to have holes poked in it! There are many other disingenuous ways to post photos of oneself; here are seven of them. (Or rather, six plus one honest one.) And lest you accuse me of throwing stones from a glass house, I will admit to being guilty of most or all of them at some point in my life. After all, I’m using examples from my own collection. More »
Pick Of The Week: Desert Rose Anything From L’Occitane
In Pick Of The Week, I highlight a nifty fashion and/or beauty item that I’ve discovered in my travels. More »
New Year’s Eve: Drinking Tonight? Prepare For Tomorrow By Buying These Foods Now
New Year’s Eve hilarity and hangovers seem to go hand in hand. Even if you promise yourself that you won’t drink that much, there’s still a good chance you will. It’s the end of year after all, and depending on what it had to offer, you may either want to forget it via a vodka haze or celebrate it with several whiskey shots on you. More »
Birchbox: The Club Every Career Woman Needs To Join
What busy career woman doesn’t need a little pampering on the side? And why not indulge in a little pampering that helps your appearance? In a new series for The Financial Times called “Women In Finance,” Snjezana Maclean, an image consultant, said image is integral to a person’s “brand.” And according to a Newsweek survey, 59% of hiring managers advised investing as much time and money on your appearance as you would crafting your résumé. But then again, you don’t want to spend every free moment you have casing crowded make-up counters for the best products without breaking the bank.
Gallery: Vintage Ads Encourage Women To Gain Weight
Back in the day, women were encouraged to be fuller-figured than they are today. More »
Video: This 1938 Beauty Tutorial Helped Olds, The Brow-Challenged, And Girls With Glasses
I think “she’s attractive, but she isn’t making the best of herself” is going to be my go-to slam for poorly dressed celebrities from now on. More »
Ready-To-Click: Been Caught Stealing
Another day, another accusation of plagiarism re: Beyonce. -Styleite
Wedding beauty prep begins a whole year before the big day?! -Birchbox
Burberry is releasing a single…? -The High Low
Sarah Jessica Parker knows a lot about shoes. -StyleList
The famous people of Occupy Wall Street. -The Frisky
Technology x Beauty. -Betty Confidential
Cords and Oxfords: fashion lessons from your professor. -Refinery29
The 10 best moments of fashion month. -Fashionista
Lady Gaga dressed like a normal person at iheartradio music festival. – College Candy
The Kardashians are in favor of pairing black and brown. -The Budget Babe
Scientists will never figure out if wine is good for you. -YouBeauty
Party Favors: Considering Cigarettes
The pros and cons of smoking (excluding what it does to your health). -The Hairpin
Older moms can’t catch a break. -DoubleX
Famous ladies sure like winking. -The Frisky
Famous love triangles and such. -College Candy
Crafting with paper. -StyleList Home
Going for traditional feminine prettiness. -Birchbox
Let’s talk about the ethics of wearing vintage fur. -Refinery29
Or the ethics of recycling your own material, like Martha Stewart. -Styleite
What about mixing content with retail?! -The High Low
Or emulating Kim Kardashian. -The Budget Babe
Patti Stanger, by the way, doesn’t know much about morality. -Betty Confidential
Now let’s talk about sparkly shoes! Miu Miu ones! -Poshglam
Let’s end on a positive note with the moral center of the fucking universe: Jane Goodall. -YouBeauty
Ready-To-Click: Fall Beauty’s Gearing Up
5 Fall must-haves from Barneys’ beauty guru. -Styleite
13 designer finds under $100. -Refinery29
Versace face January Jones’ babydaddy speculation continues. -The Frisky
Is it possible to improve your health in just minutes a day? -Birchbox
Beauty-boosting foods. -YouBeauty
Red carpet hits courtesy of Minka Kelly. -StyleList
American Apparel‘s craziest items. -College Candy
How do you feel about a lace manicure? Good enough to DIY? -The Frisky
The top 10 tweets of NYFW. -The High Low
Where to get tall stiletto boots on a budget? -The Budget Babe
Gwyneth Paltrow wore a juicy orange to the Coach party. -Poshglam
Become Our Facebook Fan, Enter To Win A $150 Charlie’s Angels Beauty Gift Bag
Everyone deserves a second chance, right? That’s how a Park Avenue princess who became a thief, a cop who fell from grace and a street car racer with a mysterious past get together in this exciting and racy remake of the 1970s classic Charlie’s Angels, which premieres on ABC on Thursday, September 22 at 8/7c. Miami-based detectives Abby (Rachael Taylor), Kate (Annie Ilonzeh) and Eve (Minka Kelly) are no saints. They’re angels…Charlie’s Angels. And despite all the action, these ladies always look hot as hell. That’s why we’re offering one lucky fan of TheGloss on Facebook a Charlie’s Angels-themed beauty gift bag, filled with $150 worth of nail, face and hair products from Sephora. That will certainly help you discover your inner Angel — right? Read on to find out how to enter to win. More »
Ready-To-Click: A Favorite Face & Her Shoes
Supermodel Karen Elson discusses style and her new collaboration with Nine West. -StyleList
Stylish pregnant ladies share their secrets. -Refinery29
Australian fashion week diversifies with pregnant models. -The High Low
The new beauty frontier. -Birchbox
Low-fat foods are probably causing people to gain weight. -YouBeauty
Middleton Sisters‘ recent fashions roundup. -BettyConfidential
Steal Rachel Bilson‘s leather shorts and a blazer look. -The Budget Babe
Who is Kim Kardashian? -Styleite
Ready-To-Click: Beauty Queens Can’t Catch A Break
Teenage beauty queen stripped of crown due to weight gain. -Styleite
Can you fake a little surgical help with good beauty products? -Refinery29
Power through the dog days of summer, beautifully. -YouBeauty
eBay is launching an online outlet mall. -The High Low
Bring your beauty from day to night in a few easy steps. -Birchbox
Mila Kunis was ladylike in dots. -Betty Confidential
The cool, eye-catching handbags of Wilbur & Gussie. -Poshglam
Lauren Conrad pairs a floral print with leather leggings. -The Budget Babe
